
C66 Handheld Computer
More powerful, more extensible, more advanced in every way
Chainway C66 is a rugged handheld computer with a large 5.5” display. Based on Android 9.0/11.0 OS, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Octa-Core processor, an integrated Zebra SE4710 barcode scan engine, NFC and other optional functions including biometrics and volume measurement. The C66 also supports quick charge and UHF RFID expansion.
Features
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Qualcomm 1.8 / 2.0 GHz Octa-core | ![]() |
QC3.0 18W Quick Charge |
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4420mAh Removable Battery | ![]() |
5.5″ IPS Display |
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Optional Trigger Handle (Extended 5200mAh Battery) | ![]() |
RAM+ROM: 3+32GB / 4+64GB (optional) |
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Qualcomm 1.8 / 2.0 GHz Octa-core |
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4420mAh Removable Battery |
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Optional Trigger Handle (Extended 5200mAh Battery) |
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QC3.0 18W Quick Charge |
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5.5″ IPS Display |
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RAM+ROM: 3+32GB / 4+64GB (optional) |
Functions
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Barcode Scanning ( > 10m, Optional) |
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Optional UHF RFID |
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Support UHF Sled (Optional) |
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NFC |
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13MP Autofocus Camera |
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Accurate GPS |
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Barcode Scanning ( > 10m, Optional) | ![]() |
NFC |
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Optional UHF RFID | ![]() |
13MP Autofocus Camera |
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Accurate GPS | ![]() |
Support UHF Sled (Optional) |
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | 160.0 x 76.0 x 15.5 mm / 6.3 x 2.99 x 0.61 in. |
Weight | 287 g / 10.12 oz. (device with battery) |
Display | 5.5-inch high definition full display (18:9) , IPS LTPS 1440 x 720 |
Battery | Removable main battery (normal version:4420 mAh ; Android 11.0 with fingerprint / built-in UHF / volume measurement version: 5200mAh ), 5200 mAh optional pistol battery, support QC 3.0 and RTC Standby: up to 490 hours (only main battery ; WiFi: up to 470h; 4G: up to 440h) Continuous use: over 12 hours (depending on user environment) Charging time: 2.5 hours (charge device by standard adaptor and USB cable) |
Touch Panel | Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported |
Speaker | Support |
Vibrator | Support |
Microphone | 2 Microphones, 1 for noise reduction |
Interfaces | Android 9.0: USB Type-C, USB 3.0, OTG, extended thimble; Android 11.0: USB Type-C, USB 3.1, OTG, extended thimble; |
Card slot | 1 slot for SIM card, 1 slot for SIM or TF card |
Keypad | 1 power key, 2 scan keys, 2 volume keys, 1 PTT key |
Sensors | Gravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, accelerometer sensor, vibration motor |
Indicator LED | Power, charging, status indicator |
Developing Environment
Operating System | Android 9.0 / 11.0 (coming soon); GMS, 90-day security updates, Android Enterprise, Zero-Touch, FOTA, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported |
SDK | Chainway Software Development Kit |
Language | Java |
Tool | Eclipse / Android Studio |
Communication
WLAN | Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/e/h/i/k/r/v,2.4G/5G dual-band, IPV4, IPV6, 5G PA; Fast roaming: PMKID caching, 802.11r, OKC; Operating Channels: 2.4G(channel 1~13), 5G(channel36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132, 136,140,144,149,153,157,161,165),Depends on local regulations; Security and Encryption: WEP,WPA/WPA2-PSK(TKIP and AES),WAPI- PSK—EAP-TTLS,EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAP-LTS,PEAP-GTC,etc. |
WWAN (Europe, Asia) | 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: CDMA EVDO: BC0 WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz TD-SCDMA: A/F(B34/B39) 4G: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B39, B40, B41 |
WWAN (America) | 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz 4G: Android 9.0: B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B17/B38 Android 11.0: B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B17/B28A/B28B/B38 |
Bluetooth | Android 9.0: Bluetooth 4.2/4.1+HS/4.0/3.0+HS/2.1+EDR Android 11.0: Bluetooth 5.1 |
Vo-LTE | Support Vo-LTE HD video voice call |
GNSS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou,Galileo,internal antenna |
Note | *C66 models being manufactured for Turkish Market, do not include Voice Call (Phone Call) function. WAN module included on those models only support DATA transfer. |
Barcode Scanning
2D Scanner | Zebra: SE4710 / SE2100; Honeywell: N6603; E3200; IA166S |
1D Symbologies | UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc. |
2D Symbologies | PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX),etc. |
Note | *This function is optional |
NFC
Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
Protocol | ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc. |
Chips | M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc. |
Range | 2-4 cm |
UHF1
Engine | CM2000-1 module based on Impinj Indy R2000 |
Frequency | 865-868 MHz / 920-925 MHz / 902-928 MHz |
Protocol | EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C |
Antenna | Circular Polarized Antenna (4dBi) |
Power | 1W (30dBm, +5 dBm to +30 dBm adjustable) 2W Optional (33dBm, for Latin America, etc.) |
R/W range | Up to 15 m (open outdoors, Impinj MR6 tag) |
Fastest Read Rate | 900+ tags/sec |
Communication Mode | Pin Connector |
Note | *Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment This function is optional |
User Environment
Operating Temp. | -20 ℃~+50 ℃ |
Storage Temp. | -40 ℃~+70 ℃ |
Humidity | 5% RH – 95% RH non condensing |
Drop Specification | Multiple 1.8 m / 5.91 ft. drops (at least 20 times) to the concrete across the operating temperature range; Multiple 2.4 m / 7.87 ft. drops (at least 20 times) to the concrete after installed rubber bumper |
Tumble Specification | 1000 x 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature |
Sealing | IP65 per IEC sealing specifications |
ESD | ±15 KV air discharge, ±8 KV conductive discharge |
UHF2
Engine | CM2000-1 module based on Impinj Indy R2000 |
Frequency | 865-868 MHz / 920-925 MHz / 902-928 MHz |
Protocol | EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C |
Antenna | Circular Polarized Antenna (3 dBi) |
Power | 1W (30 dBm, support +5~+30 dBm adjustable) 2W Optional (33 dBm, for Latin America, etc.) |
R/W range | Up to 10 m (open outdoors, Impinj MR6 tag) |
Fastest Read Rate | 900+ tags/sec |
Communication Mode | Pin Connector / Bluetooth |
Note | *Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment This function is optional |
Performance
CPU | Qualcomm 1.8 / 2.0 GHz Octa-core |
RAM+ROM | 3 GB + 32 GB / 4 GB + 64 GB |
Expansion | Supports up to 128 GB Micro SD card |
Camera
Camera | Rear 13 MP Autofocus with flash |
Optional accessories
Accessories | Separate handle with one button; Handle + battery (handle battery 5200mAh, one button) ; UHF back clip + handle (5200mAh, one button) ; Wrist Strap; Rubber Bumper; Charging Cradle |
Note | *See details in Accessory Guide |
DOWNLOADS
Documents & Manuals
C66 Datasheet 2020-03-08 |
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